Links of the Day 2/12/11

It's Hockey Day in Minnesota! Go watch some hockey today, gang.

Yes, these mascots all make me think of.. sports. And Russia.

If I knew how to read, this might be one I would read.

Fascinating stuff, as per usual from Fangraphs. Rethinking the standings and how they are displayed.

SCOREBOARD
NHL
Minnesota 5, St. Louis 4 - The Wild defeat the Blues in 9 rounds of the shootout in the first game of their home and home